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Webasto tackles waste.(Suppliers)
July 23, 2007... Byline: Hilmar Dunker Automobilwoche Since 2005, Webasto gradually has been introducing elements of Toyota's highly regarded production system in its plants. The German supplier of roof systems and heaters calls it the Webasto production system. One of its goals is "to eliminate the...

Mercedes will get axles from Chrysler.(News)
July 23, 2007... Byline: April Wortham Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler will still cooperate after Daimler and Chrysler part ways, DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche says. And the Mercedes-Benz US International plant here will be the focal point of that relationship. The plant celebrated its 10th year of...

Salarich leaves Citroen.(News)
July 23, 2007... Byline: Sylviane de Saint-Seine Magda Salarich is the second top executive to leave PSA/Peugeot-Citroen in less than half a year. Salarich, 51, left her post as Citroen's head of European sales outside France earlier this month. Her departure comes four months after close ally...

Volvo workers oppose private equity owner.(News)
July 23, 2007... Byline: James Franey Volvo's employees do not want the Swedish carmaker to be taken over by a private equity firm. Stefan Lofven, president of the Swedish metal workers union, says that if Volvo is sold, "We need someone who understands the automotive business." Volvo owner...

Kuga will be Ford's first hybrid for Europe.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Wim Oude Weernink Ford of Europe will show its near production-ready Kuga concept (right) with a gasoline-electric powertrain at Frankfurt's IAA in September. The medium SUV will be Ford's first hybrid in Europe. In the US, Ford has sold its Escape Hybrid since 2004. The...